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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,660.97, 32,654.43 and 17,682.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,660.97, 32,654.43 and 17,682.27 is: 24,403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,660.97 : 32,654.43 = 17,682.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,660.97/32,654.43 = 17,682.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,660.97x = 32,654.43 × 17,682.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,660.97x = 577,404,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,404,447.96/23,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,403.25

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